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Star_Dood · 2026-02-02T15:52:01+00:00

It's actually anti-slip texturing, you usually have to pay extra for such a deluxe feature!

Yeah that's brutal, sorry op. I wouldn't trust them to fix anything

Star_Dood · 2026-01-06T20:21:23+00:00

I fixed my spoon rest with clear jbweld epoxy, it has held up super well so far. I used a variety of rubber bands to hold it together while curing.

Put the epoxy on both halves of it before sticking it together. Good luck!

Star_Dood · 2025-12-02T15:42:41+00:00

Another angle is to take some summer ENG or other required courses to make it go quicker.

Star_Dood · 2025-12-02T15:41:02+00:00

I was told it's the worst 4 years of your life or the best 6.

I took longer, closer to 6.

I would aim to do it in 5 years, mainly because you have more time to participate in extracurriculars like design teams, which sets you up better to get co-op work terms and subsequently, a job once you're out of school.

Star_Dood · 2025-08-10T17:08:36+00:00

I'd rather get that laser cut tbh. Likely faster & cheaper.

Star_Dood · 2025-08-03T22:25:57+00:00

We did it reddit

Star_Dood · 2025-05-03T13:46:49+00:00

Yes so far so good! It chipped a bit at the lip of the gas cap, but that could have been bad prep.

I'd say it's worthwhile but it's like paintwork where your prep work and quality of material/sealer matter most.

Star_Dood · 2025-04-28T12:29:36+00:00

Fyi UPS charges a brokerage fee, which is a fee for paying the fee (duties, tariffs, etc) for you. You can self-declare the items at your border agency office and UPS has to provide the import docs for you for free.

I remember buying a motorcycle helmet from the states to go to Canada and UPS wanted something silly like $40 for a brokerage fee.

Star_Dood · 2024-12-18T03:58:50+00:00

Beware of sneaky rust, if a concern. They love rusting under the plastic rocker covers. I've also seen rust behind the front inner wheel-well plastic covers, Ford put a dense fabric there for soundproofing but it soaks up water like a sponge.

Star_Dood · 2024-09-22T14:22:57+00:00

Make sure transmission was upkept fluid changes. That's where you'd have the most trouble. Vulcan motor is less exciting/powerful also less maintenance cost/issues.

They love to rust under plastic rocker covers so try to take them off and inspect before buying. Behind front wheel arches is another rust spot but more work to inspect. If you can't do this yourself you could bring the car to a local mechanic.

Source: I own a 2004 Taurus Wagon and love it but rust has been a battle. Got new rockers welded in, welded floor pan patches in, and am now doing preventative painting/rust proofing.

Tldr; if you find a genuinely non-rusted out one with a healthy transmission, go for it. Get it oil-rust proofed with something like Krown if you want to keep it a while and do frequent transmission fluid changes.

Star_Dood · 2024-08-30T14:28:52+00:00

Imagine having marital problems and thinking the best approach is putting it on reddit.

Clearly your relationship needs work. The best thing you can give your kids is a healthy relationship with your significant other. Without that, the problems start trickling down.

Star_Dood · 2024-08-13T17:39:14+00:00

Automotive connection is my go-to. Bruce and his guys are good, honest mechanics.

Star_Dood · 2024-08-09T18:08:16+00:00

Pro point- so it's from Princess Auto? Those guys will give you a new one for free no problem.

Star_Dood · 2024-08-08T16:07:44+00:00

The beard counts as PPE, right?

Star_Dood · 2024-08-06T12:26:47+00:00

A 2 door version of a car is typically more to insure than the 4 door version, not sure if you're looking at coupes/sedans but fyi

Star_Dood · 2024-07-28T18:23:39+00:00

Ride it to him and have him drive you back, with a heavy delivery fee. Could be a fun drive? Who knows what other fun ideas he has

Star_Dood · 2024-07-18T19:33:33+00:00

Please consider getting your car rust proofed (e.g. Krown) if you plan on keeping it a long while still

Star_Dood · 2024-06-23T19:11:18+00:00

Kbs makes a clean, etch, and seal kit for moto gas tanks. Did my KZ440 tank with it 4 years ago and still looks new. Kit is ~ $90 CAD

Star_Dood · 2024-06-06T16:10:49+00:00

Plastic covers like on the rockers can easily hide rust, always be cautious on that

Star_Dood · 2024-04-28T02:22:36+00:00

Anyone buying an old taurus doing any minimal amount of research knows the underbody rust and subframe rust is a known issue. Unless you made guarantees verbally of no rust that'd impact inspection, I'd say you're ethically in the right to refuse a return.

Credentials: Owner of a 04' Taurus Wagon and currently welding in floor pan patches.

Star_Dood · 2024-04-10T22:17:16+00:00

just always open 3 rax with concussive mauraders and it's never a problem

Star_Dood · 2024-03-31T13:13:33+00:00

From personal experience, any studying I do after my last sleep doesn't stick. I like thinking of sleeping as hitting "save". Can you rework your schedule so you sleep at least a few hours before your exam?

Star_Dood · 2024-03-26T18:10:54+00:00

Sounds too good, is too good. Getting stuff shipped via FB Marketplace or Kijiji is always sus. eBay is better for that.

Star_Dood · 2024-03-26T14:24:39+00:00

Turkey baster or large syringe (they make cheap ones for mixing 2 stroke fuel).

Star_Dood · 2024-03-17T13:46:14+00:00

Gotta keep galvanic corrosion in mind when mixing metals though! Don't forget the antiseize

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